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Moto Board => Tech => Topic started by: glbrto on January 22, 2011, 04:13:03 PM

Title: Connecting Battery Charger - Question
Post by: glbrto on January 22, 2011, 04:13:03 PM
Hey total N00b question here:

I just purchased the Optimate 4 Charger/Tester.  It comes with both the crocodile clips and the pigtail connectors.  Hurriedly, I simply used the croc clips and connected them to the +/- screws on top of the two poles.  The battery is still fully connected and the charger is working normally.  I will probably go back tomorrow and properly install the pigtail connector but can I leave it to charge overnight like this?

Berto
Title: Re: Connecting Battery Charger - Question
Post by: erkishhorde on January 22, 2011, 06:22:31 PM
It's no harm to the battery, but depending on the monster, you might cause problems w/ the hing on the tank if you've got a full tank of gas. Using a 2x4 to prop up the tank instead of the tank prop that comes on the bike helps alleviate this.